Patient Engagement & Communication Intern

The selected candidate will collaborate on the execution of the department's strategic plan and actively participate in the development of initiatives, campaigns, and events aimed at increasing Biogen's visibility and positioning in Spain and Portugal. They will also have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with different departments within the organization and coordinate with external agencies and vendors, gaining a comprehensive view of the biotechnology sector and solid experience in corporate communications and Patient Advocacy.

• Support the implementation of communication plans designed to increase the visibility of Biogen's initiatives in the media and internal channels, including awareness campaigns, corporate activities, and actions driven by the various business units, therapeutic areas, and the local commercial team (launches, meetings, webpages, etc.).
• Participate in the creation of content and initiatives of interest for the department's different audiences, such as media outlets, patient associations, healthcare professionals, and the general public (press releases, advertorials, positioning documents, letters, webpages, and other communication materials).
• Provide support in managing internal communication channels and content, including the corporate intranet, social media, internal newsletters, and other communications directed at employees, collaborating on the planning, creation, and dynamization of content.
• Perform daily monitoring of media outlets and social media, preparing and distributing press summaries and compilations of relevant coverage.
• Support the management of relationships and the development of joint initiatives with patient associations, foundations, NGOs, scientific societies, and other relevant stakeholders in the healthcare field.
• Collaborate on internal processes for reviewing and approving communication materials, including editorial content, awareness campaigns, brochures, letters, and other informational materials.
• Provide support in the organization and coordination of meetings, events, and engagement initiatives with external stakeholders.

• Compensation: Monthly stipend of 1000€ plus 200€ per month in meal vouchers.

• Agreement: A cooperation agreement with the educational institution will be mandatory.
• Functional Area: Patient Engagement and Communication.
• Scholarship Duration: 12 months.
• Estimated Start Date: October 2026.
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Intensive summer schedule.
• Location: Paseo de la Castellana, nº41. 28046 Madrid.

Job Level: Internship

Biogen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for rare, immunological, and neurological diseases.

With the goal of attracting and developing top talent, Biogen offers an annual scholarship program: BioRace.

BioRace provides students with the opportunity to put their academic knowledge and skills into practice in a highly dynamic and exciting business environment, which will help them grow and serve as a foundation for their future professional development.

This scholarship is part of the Patient Engagement & Communication (PE&C) department at Biogen Iberia, a strategic function responsible for driving corporate communications, both internal and external, as well as strengthening dialogue and collaboration with the company's key stakeholders. The department works to protect and enhance Biogen's reputation through transparent, relevant, and value-driven communication, while fostering long-term alliances with patient associations, scientific societies, healthcare professionals, media outlets, and other key players in the healthcare ecosystem.

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

We are looking for a person with an interest in the healthcare field, communication, and the impact that biomedical innovation has on patients' lives. Training in areas such as communication, journalism, corporate communications, marketing, or related disciplines will be positively valued.

The ideal candidate will combine excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to synthesize information, manage different projects in an organized manner, and interact effectively with interlocutors of various profiles and levels of responsibility. They should also demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic, international, and highly collaborative environment.

• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and organization.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with different interlocutors and stakeholder groups.
• Active listening, assertiveness, and empathy.
• Proactive attitude, curiosity, and a desire to learn about new areas and projects.
• Strong internal client orientation and the ability to work in collaborative environments.
• High level of English, both written and spoken, as the role involves interaction and coordination with teams in other countries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and experience with social media and digital environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

La persona seleccionada colaborará en la ejecución del plan estratégico del área y participará activamente en el desarrollo de iniciativas, campañas y eventos destinados a aumentar la visibilidad y el posicionamiento de Biogen en España y Portugal. Asimismo, tendrá la oportunidad de trabajar de manera transversal con diferentes departamentos de la organización y de coordinarse con agencias y proveedores externos, adquiriendo una visión integral del sector biotecnológico y una sólida experiencia en comunicación corporativa y Patient Advocacy.

• Apoyar la implementación de planes de comunicación destinados a dar visibilidad a las iniciativas de Biogen en los medios de comunicación y canales internos, incluyendo campañas de concienciación, actividades corporativas y acciones impulsadas por las distintas unidades de negocio, áreas terapéuticas y el equipo comercial local (lanzamientos, reuniones, páginas web, etc.).
• Participar en la creación de contenidos e iniciativas de interés para los diferentes públicos del área, como medios de comunicación, asociaciones de pacientes, profesionales sanitarios y público general (notas de prensa, publirreportajes, posicionamientos, cartas, páginas web y otros materiales de comunicación).
• Dar soporte en la gestión de los canales y contenidos de comunicación interna, incluyendo la intranet corporativa, las redes sociales, las newsletters internas y otras comunicaciones dirigidas a los empleados, colaborando en la planificación, creación y dinamización de contenidos.
• Realizar el seguimiento diario de medios de comunicación y redes sociales, elaborando y distribuyendo resúmenes de prensa y recopilaciones de impactos de interés.
• Apoyar la gestión de las relaciones y el desarrollo de iniciativas conjuntas con asociaciones de pacientes, fundaciones, ONG, sociedades científicas y otros actores relevantes del ámbito sanitario.
• Colaborar en los procesos internos de revisión y aprobación de materiales de comunicación, incluyendo contenidos editoriales, campañas de concienciación, folletos, cartas y otros materiales informativos.
• Dar soporte en la organización y coordinación de reuniones, eventos e iniciativas de relacionamiento con grupos de interés externos.

• Compensación: Ayuda al estudio 1000€ /mes y 200 € / mes en ticket restaurante.

• Convenio: será imprescindible poder firmar un convenio de colaboración educativa con el centro de estudios.
• Área funcional: Patient Engagement and Communication.
• Duración de la beca: 12 meses.
• Fecha de incorporación estimada: Octubre 2026.
• Horario: de 9:00 a 17:30 de lunes a jueves y de 8:00 a 15:00 los viernes. Jornada intensiva en verano.
• Dirección: Paseo de la Castellana, nº41. 28046 Madrid.

Job Level: Internship

Biogen es una compañía líder en biotecnología dedicada al desarrollo de tratamientos para enfermedades raras, inmunológicas y neurológicas.

Con el objetivo de atraer y formar al mejor talento, Biogen cuenta con un programa anual de becas: BioRace.

BioRace proporciona a los estudiantes la oportunidad de poner en práctica sus conocimientos académicos y habilidades en un contexto empresarial muy dinámico y apasionante, que les ayudará a crecer y que les servirá de base para su futuro desarrollo profesional.

Esta beca se integra en el área de Patient Engagement & Communication (PE&C) de Biogen Iberia, una función estratégica responsable de impulsar la comunicación corporativa, tanto interna como externa, así como de fortalecer el diálogo y la colaboración con los principales grupos de interés de la compañía. El área trabaja para proteger y reforzar la reputación de Biogen mediante una comunicación transparente, relevante y orientada a generar valor, al tiempo que fomenta alianzas de largo plazo con asociaciones de pacientes, sociedades científicas, profesionales sanitarios, medios de comunicación y otros actores clave del ecosistema sanitario.

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

Buscamos una persona con interés por el ámbito de la salud, la comunicación y el impacto que la innovación biomédica tiene en la vida de los pacientes. Se valorará positivamente formación en áreas como comunicación, periodismo, comunicación corporativa, marketing o disciplinas afines.

La persona ideal combinará excelentes capacidades de comunicación escrita y oral con habilidades para sintetizar información, gestionar distintos proyectos de forma organizada y relacionarse eficazmente con interlocutores de diferentes perfiles y niveles de responsabilidad. Asimismo, deberá mostrar curiosidad, iniciativa y ganas de aprender en un entorno dinámico, internacional y altamente colaborativo.

• Excelentes habilidades de comunicación, trabajo en equipo y organización.
• Capacidad para construir relaciones de confianza con diferentes interlocutores y grupos de interés.
• Escucha activa, asertividad y empatía.
• Actitud proactiva, curiosidad y ganas de aprender sobre nuevas áreas y proyectos.
• Fuerte orientación al cliente interno y capacidad para trabajar en entornos colaborativos.
• Nivel alto de inglés, tanto oral como escrito, ya que el puesto implica interacción y coordinación con equipos de otros países.
• Dominio de las herramientas de Microsoft Office (Word, Excel y PowerPoint).
• Conocimiento y manejo de redes sociales y entornos digitales.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.